The New York State Capitol has served as the seat of government for New York since the 1880's. Over 125 years old, the building is a marvel of late …
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Oct 22, 2024
Gorgeous place with a huge body of water, marble tiles, and a fun “I love NY” sign on the outside. Expect lots of walking inside - it’s quite a big building.Full review by Princes5xo
Sep 27, 2024
The building is incredible. It may not be to everyone’s liking because parts are dark, gothic and heavy feeling but, you can’t argue with the incredible architecture, intricate designs and size. It h…Full review by Susan D
Sep 25, 2024
This a beautiful building inside and out. The area where it is located had a welcoming feeling. It is limited in seeing the inside but doesn't detour from the history.Full review by 1991KEB
Oh boy I remember them covering this on our tour. Here is the answer on Wikipedia. The central open court is dominated by a shaft intended to support a massive dome. The dome and …
Oh boy I remember them covering this on our tour. Here is the answer on Wikipedia. The central open court is dominated by a shaft intended to support a massive dome. The dome and tower were never completed, as it was found the building's weight was causing stress fractures and making the building shift downhill toward State Street. To stop this movement, a large, 166-foot (51 m) long exterior Eastern Staircase was added to support the front facade.
Does the Capital shut down for a period of 2 weeks in the summer if so can you tell me when? Planning a trip to see the capital.
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Hello Patti - The Capitol DOES NOT shut down for two weeks in the summer. The Capitol is open Monday - Friday, 7a to 7p and is closed on weekends and holidays. Free tours are …
Hello Patti - The Capitol DOES NOT shut down for two weeks in the summer. The Capitol is open Monday - Friday, 7a to 7p and is closed on weekends and holidays. Free tours are offered Monday - Friday, at 10a, Noon, 2p, and 3p. We also offer Saturday tours at 11a and 1p. The only way to access the Capitol on Saturday is through the guided tour. Registration is required for Saturday tours. Call the Visitor Center at 518-474-2418 for info. Thank you.
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